Danny Addy will make his first Super League appearance for Hull KR in next week’s derby clash – as Tim Sheens plots a huge comeback for the versatile star.

An ACL injury robbed the 27-year-old of any top-flight action over the last 12 months but having come through the two friendly victories over Widnes Vikings and Toronto Wolfpack unscathed, Addy’s ready for a big return.

Impressive during the trials after returning to full fitness, the back-rower by trade is ready to begin his third season at KR with a place in the highly-anticipated tie against Hull FC on February 1.

Sheens remains coy on which position Addy will play, given his skills in a number of positions, but says his presence is invaluable to cover many scenarios which could occur in the hot-blooded encounter.

“Danny will be in the 17 at this stage,” Sheens told the Mail. “He can play almost anywhere. He can play 13, which is a ball-playing role for him and his style of 13.

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“I’m not too sure what position I’m wanting at the moment!” Addy said.

“It’s well known I can play anywhere, wherever I’m needed. I want to be a starting player, I want to push for that and be on the field as long as I can. I love playing, whether it be hooker, loose-forward or in the halves, back-row, I’m happy to do a job.”